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--- roland_tr-8 [2024/05/10 19:03] – firmware updating rjt
+++ roland_tr-8 [2024/05/22 20:30] (current) – Started MIDI section, added tinyloops link, still needs a reorg rjt
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+Don't worry, no one else likes the green either.
+===== MIDI =====
+I've started using [[Reaper]] to sequence the TR-8. Makes it less fuss to save and backup presets, lets you store knob positions, lets you change those values over time.
+FIXME → Add the .INS and other files I use.
+FIXME → Add table of MIDI CC info, etc.
 ===== Notes =====
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   - pink: 808
   - yellow: 909
-  - pink: 808 (alternate)
+  - pink: 808 (alternate, with maracas, clave, and congas instead of clap, rim shot and toms)
   - orange: 707
   - blue: 727
   - yellow: 909 (alternate)
+To change kits over MIDI send a program change (PC) command with the number of the kit (0-15).
 ===== Effects =====
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 Press ''START/STOP'' to save any changes you make.
+==== Output Channel ====
+Instead of send all the instruments to both channels you can send particular ones (including the external in/s) to particular channels, allowing you to mix them differently.
+After booting into settings hold the A and B buttons to assign things.
 ==== Volume ====
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 Release notes are: https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/tr-8/updates_drivers/9d8e26ad-8810-479e-84d7-13d3f1362497/
-Updating works fine with [[Linux]] (they only mention [[Windows]] and Mac), you're just putting it into a mode where the OS will see it as a storage device and moving a file over.
+Updating works fine with [[Linux]] (they only mention [[microsoft_windows|Windows]] and Mac), you're just putting it into a mode where the OS will see it as a storage device and moving a file over.
 ===== See Also =====
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   * https://www.rolandcorp.com.au/blog/ultimate-guide-aira-tr-8
   * https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/tr-8/owners_manuals/
+  * [[https://tinyloops.com/doc/roland_tr-8/|Roland TR-8]] guide on tinyloops.com.
+    * The [[https://tinyloops.com/doc/roland_tr-8/midi.html|MIDI]] page is nicely laid out (but pre 7×7 update).
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